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Xmas Home Decor: For many Jamaicans, even the thought of a massive ‘light bill’ in January is not enough to deter them from decorating their homes for Christmas.
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It’s that time of year again…..time to do something special for your loved ones and friends…...time for some random acts of kindness that will not only make someone’s day, but put you in touch with your better self. It’s Christmas! Let us help you save time and money with these great, inexpensive gift ideas you can buy or make for friends and loved ones. It will cut down on the time you spend just browsing or window-shopping as you wait for inspiration. We’ve done all that for you. Enjoy! Can’t go wrong with books, CDs, DVDs, board games, video games and other forms of personal entertainment
Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas
Set the Christmas mood with scented candles in every room
If it’s the only gift you purchase for your household this Christmas, make it “Poinsettias Red, Blood Red, in warm December” (Claude McKay)
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Stocking Stuffers For Kids and Teens: Money...DVDs…Games… Curios…Food……Personal Care Products..Clothes… Gadgets…..Phone Credit….are just some of the many things teens want. So go ahead, give them “the gifts that matter.” ‘stocking stuffers’. Fresh Magazine
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SAVVY Shopping Celebrating The reason for the SEASON Many years ago, the late Monsignor Richard Albert related the story of ‘Miss Lena,’ a poor senior citizen living in substandard conditions in the inner city, but from whom he learnt a signal lesson about the ‘Real Meaning of Christmas’. According to Father Albert, as he took his leave of Miss Lena after his visit,
she assured him that she would be praying for him and “all the poor.” Then she gave him a small, crumpled piece of old newspaper and when he opened it, saw that it contained six $2 bills and a note which said: “Please buy a gift for someone.” Even after reminding myself of this story every year at this time
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Know your product return rights Consumers who find that they no longer like a product that they’ve bought, must depend on the goodwill of the store owner/manager in their quest for a cash refund, as there is no legal protection for consumers with ’buyer’s remorse’ under the Consumer Protection Act (2004). “Consumers do not have a legal right to a cash refund for items they purchase and return, merely because they change their mind, or decide after the fact that the color is wrong, or they made a mistake as to size, etc.,” the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) said. However, many retailers will let consumers return said goods for an exchange or for store credit as a gesture of goodwill, provided the approach is made promptly and there is a valid receipt. But consumers do have legal rights to a cash refund if goods purchased are found to be defective. Under Section 24 of the CPA, goods may be returned by a purchaser if s/he: “subsequently discovers that those goods are
defective or different in a material particular from those declared or described. The onus is on the consumer, however, to satisfy certain conditions in order to demand a full cash refund, as stipulated under subsection 3 of section 24 of the Act, including that the goods must be returned in the condition in which they were purchased; or: “with minimal damage resulting from reasonable exposure in the normal course of the consumer’s use of the goods prior to discovery of the material difference between goods received and the goods that the consumer requested.” If there is a dispute as to the condition of the goods, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is mandated to act as an intermediary. While the duties of the CAC include advocating and mediating on behalf of consumers, under the CPA, it has the legal authority to take matters to court as it seeks resolutions that are acceptable to all parties. Any party that remains dissatisfied with the decision can make further appeal to the courts.
Kumba Mi Yabba 2016: Some of the locally made items on display
at Devon House and on the Waterfront at the “Kumb Mi Yabba” Christmas shopping event help by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) during the month of December. Fresh Magazine
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Christmas Stocking Stuffers For kids & Teens
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GLAM Up for CHRISTMAS
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These ‘Before’ and ‘After’ glamour photos will give you ideas for doing your makeup for both day and evening wear for elegant events and casual-chic affairs.
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A 24-Hour Family-Business Everett Fenton’s Garage is one of the most well-known wrecker service providers in the country, and that is only one of the many automotiverelated services it offers. Having made some strategic alliances with both business, corporate and government entities, the company has a solid base of customers, in addition to individual motorists - all of
which result in typical 18-20-hour days for the hard-working eponymous owner. But the business remains open up to 24 hours per day, based on customers’ needs. Fenton will be the first to deny that he could do it all by himself, however. “One of the wonderful things about working with your wife is that you don’t have to wait until you go home to see her. You just look up and she is sitting right across from you,” Fenton said, by way of explanation for his long,
guilt-free working hours. Camille Fenton, coowner of the business puts in as many hours as her husband. And now that their two daughters are approaching adulthood, they too are expected to play their part in the family-business.
Personalized Service Everett Fenton’s Garage offers a full range of automotive services and parts for all motor vehicles. Its professionally trained workers are capable of undertak-
ing any task, from a simple auto-detailing to major overhauls of engine or gearbox, as well as computer diagnostics. Body repairs and re-spraying are also a specialty, as the business boasts two modern enclosed spray booth. Customers of Fenton’s are used to receiving personalized treatment, as well as executive pick -up and delivery of vehicles or personnel. As expected, security is very tight and the company has solid community support.
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Your NEW YEAR Money Guide
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Decorate the Dining Room for Christmas Day Christmas is the perfect time to indulge your creative side in your decorating ideas, especially for the living and dining rooms where the socializing and entertaining will be focused during the holiday. Shades of red, gold, green and white will create drama and delight. Sleek statement lights add an element of sophistication to a dining room that will last all year round, but will look great teamed with a festive table setting and dining room centrepiece.
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